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Dentons US LLP is recruiting for a General/Litigation Docket Specialist to be resident in our Chicago, Dallas, St. Louis, or  Kansas City Office. While this position will be part of a national docketing team, specific knowledge of Midwest/Central Region knowledge and experience electronic filing with local courts is required. This position will report to the Manager, Litigation Docket.  This is a remote position and must be located near a Dentons office.

Responsibilities

  Enter data into the firm's docketing and calendar system.
  Calculate rule-based litigation deadlines.
  Generate docket reports and queries as requested by attorneys, paralegals and legal  administrative assistants.
  Monitor cases with the use of various online resources.
  Handle all inquiries from attorneys, paralegals and secretaries in a timely and efficient manner.
  Assist with service of court documents.
  Perform electronic court filings in Federal, State and Appellate Courts.
  Other duties as assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

Qualifications

  Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  Minimum 3 years docketing experience required.
  Knowledge of basic litigation docketing, calendaring and Civil Procedure.
  Experience utilizing docketing software such as Milana, eDockets, etc.
  Knowledge of various court websites, docket searching and document retrieval databases (PACER, File & ServeXpress, etc.).
  Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and filing procedures.
  Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications including Outlook, Excel and Word.
  Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  Ability to work proactively (without significant guidance) to trouble shoot and problem solve.
  Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
  Available to work overtime as needed.

Salary:  $70k to $90k DOE and location.

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +1 314 259 5898 or contact us at dentonsusstaffrecruitment@dentons.com.

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